{"id":116,"date":"2018-06-15T17:53:40","date_gmt":"2018-06-15T17:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/?p=116"},"modified":"2018-06-26T15:48:32","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T15:48:32","slug":"dentist-danville-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/15\/dentist-danville-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Danville Explains Why You Need a Root Canal!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you took a poll to find out what the most dreaded phrase in dentistry is, you would probably find \u201cYou need a root canal\u201d at the top of the list! But the good news is that modern dental practices have made root canals easier than ever. But even though they\u2019re much more painless than you would expect, you might be wondering why you would need a root canal from a dentist in Danville in the first place. There are many reasons that patients might need this procedure, but the end result is always the same: Root canals save teeth that would otherwise need to be extracted. Keep reading to find out more!<\/p>\n

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Why Are Root Canals Necessary?<\/h2>\n

To answer this question, it\u2019s helpful to start by explaining the anatomy of a tooth. Enamel, or the outer layer of your tooth, is the hardest substance in your body \u2013 even harder than your bones! The layer underneath is called dentin, which is a bit softer.<\/p>\n

The center of the tooth is called the pulp (aka nerve canal). It\u2019s much softer than enamel and dentin and contains the nerve and blood supply of the tooth.<\/p>\n

This nerve canal can become infected if it\u2019s damaged badly enough. Here are several possible causes:<\/p>\n